Tottenham’s predicted Premier League finish, trophy probability ratings, odds, best players & stats

Tottenham transfers out

It was also a busy summer of outgoings for Tottenham as they tidied up their squad. Oliver Skipp, Emerson Royal, Giovani Lo Celso, Eric Dier and Ivan Perisic were all allowed to leave on permanent deals, among others. There were a few more loan departures in January, including Will Lankshear who had made first-team appearances this season.

Tottenham’s card magnet & top tackler: Destiny Udogie

The life of a full-back is a busy one both defensively and in attack. And Destiny Udogie has been getting himself stuck in this season.

The Italian has made more tackles than any other Tottenham player in the Premier League this season (67). He also ranks third for fouls, with only Dejan Kulusevski (39) and Dominic Solanke (30) making more than Udogie’s 26 so far.

He’s made 19 interceptions, the fourth-highest of any Tottenham star, and 67 possessions won in the defensive third, with only full-back partner Pedro Porro (78) managing more.

Tottenham’s rising star: Mikey Moore

Mikey Moore made his Tottenham debut last season, coming off the bench in a 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in May. This season, Moore has made 16 appearances across all competitions, with a long period of illness preventing him from making more outings under Postecoglou this season.

Moore has got the majority of his gametime in the Europa League, playing 307 minutes across five matches. His seven games in the Premier League have brought 181 minutes, while he has also played 144 minutes across the domestic cups. But Moore doesn’t need long on the pitch for his class to show. Tottenham fans will be hoping to see more of him this season.

Tottenham’s set-piece specialists:

• Penalties: Son Heung-min
• Free-kicks: James Maddison/Pedro Porro
• Corners: Dejan Kulusevski/James Maddison

Tottenham tactical analysis & formation

Tottenham team stats from the 2023-24 Premier League season (avg per game):

• Corners: 6.2
• Shots on target: 5.7
• Shots conceded: 12.8
• Offsides: 2.18

At the start of the season, Yves Bissouma was presumed to be the favourite to start in Tottenham’s holding role. He missed the opening game through suspension, but was expected to be a regular. That hasn’t been the case.

Rodrigo Bentancur has made the role his own, sitting at the base of a midfield often flanked by Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison. There was a brief point when Postecoglou switched to a 4-2-3-1 for more defensive stability, but he reverted to the 4-3-3. Injuries have hurt Tottenham a lot this season, so they haven’t been able to name a full-strength XI often.

Tottenham’s best players so far

• GK: Guglielmo Vicario (64%) – Vicario has been one of the top goalkeepers in the Premier League this season, either side of his injury. The Italian has averaged 0.27 goals prevented per 90 minutes with a save percentage of 70.83%.
• RB: Pedro Porro (73%) – The Spaniard continues at a high level, one of the best right-backs in the league. He’s averaged 1.66 tackles won per 90 alongside 2.57 clearances and 4.15 passes into the final third completed.
• CB: Cristian Romero (69%) – He’s battled a lot with injuries this season, but Romero has been good. He’s averaged 7.74 passes into the final third completed per 90 and 2.04 tackles won.
• CB: Micky van de Ven (53%) – Van de Ven has struggled with injuries and form this season. He’s won just 47.37% of his aerial duels. But Tottenham have conceded just 1.08 non-penalty xG with the Dutchman on the pitch.
• LB: Destiny Udogie (54%) – It’s been a tough season for Udogie, but he has still won 61.75% of his ground duels this season, placing him in the 80-95th percentile among full-backs.
• DM: Rodrigo Bentancur (63%) – There have been tough moments, but Bentancur has generally had a decent campaign for Tottenham. He’s averaged 2.15 interceptions retaining possession per 90 and a retention rate of 87.59%,
• CM: Dejan Kulusevski (69%) – Kulusevski has been the man to rely on for Tottenham, no matter where he’s played. The Swede has averaged 2.05 successful passes into the penalty area per 90, while also winning possession 0.92 times in the attacking third.
• CM: James Maddison (78%) – Maddison is the highest-scoring central midfielder in the Premier League this season on our Squawka Score. He’s averaged 0.47 goals and 0.24 intentional assists per 90, alongside 2.06 successful passes into the penalty area.
• RW: Brennan Johnson (61%) – Johnson has scored 0.46 goals per 90 in the league this season, from 0.4 non-penalty xG on Target. He’s also averaged 6.11 touches in the opposition box per 90.
• ST: Dominic Solanke (64%) – Solanke has had to deal with injuries at times this season, and it’s been a slow start to life at Tottenham. He’s averaged 0.35 goals per 90 and 0.47 non-penalty xG.
• LW: Son Heung-min (73%) – Son has been reliable in attack for Tottenham, especially with 0.39 intentional assists per 90. The South Korean has also averaged 0.77 big chances created per 90 and 1.21 shots on target.

Tottenham’s Premier League 2024-25 squad